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4323 Palos Verdes Drive North, Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274-1576
Summary
Rancho Vista Elementary is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 95th percentile among comparable California schools.
79.0% of students met California's reading standard, but it is quickly trending down.
80.1% of students met California's math standard, which is excellent statewide but is trending down.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 79.0% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 80.1% |
| Reading State Rank | 275/4,657 (94th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 238/4,657 (95th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 18:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 329 |
| Low-Income Students | 47 (14.3%) |
| English Learners | 32 (9.7%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 1.1 points from last year and fell 10.3 points over the full period. Math fell 0.7 points from last year and fell 7.8 points over the full period.
•Math -7.8 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Asian and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 74.0% to 85.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 6% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 18.6-point reading income gap is narrower than the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
45.5% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 81.6% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races students have the strongest math results at about 92% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 73% to 88%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 68.3% to 89.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 6% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 24.1-point math income gap is slightly wider than the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
71.4% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 80.7% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,832 schools for reading and 1,839 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–5 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Rancho Vista Elementary compare within the district?
Rancho Vista Elementary is No. 7 in reading and No. 5 in math proficiency among the 10 K–5 schools in Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Rancho Vista Elementary rank in California?
Rancho Vista Elementary ranks No. 275 of 4,657 in reading and No. 238 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Rancho Vista Elementary compare with other schools in Rolling Hills Estates?
Rancho Vista Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 K–5 schools in Rolling Hills Estates with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Rolling Hills EstatesHow does Rancho Vista Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Rancho Vista Elementary is No. 53 in reading and No. 44 in math proficiency among the 780 K–5 schools in Los Angeles County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los Angeles CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–5 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Rancho Vista ElementaryThis school | 80.1% | 79.0% |
| Dapplegray Elementary | 70.7% | 75.3% |
| Cornerstone at Pedregal Elementary | 89.8% | 90.8% |
